Dexamfetamine sulfate vs Methylphenidate hydrochloride
Methylphenidate hydrochloride was dispensed 8.3× as often as Dexamfetamine sulfate in March 2026 — 219,736 items versus 26,371 in England.
26,371items
Dexamfetamine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
219,736items
Methylphenidate hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamfetamine sulfate versus Methylphenidate hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamfetamine sulfate · ╌ Methylphenidate hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamfetamine sulfate | Methylphenidate hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 26,371 | 219,736 |
| Items, last 12 months | 261,970 | 2,280,373 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,555,158 | £6,705,510 |
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